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Teachable Moment . . . .THE MIDDLE EAST:
Israelis vs. Palestinians: New Leaders & Old ProblemsThree student readings (with guidelines for classroom discussion) provide a succinct overview of basic Israeli-Palestinian issues and new developments in this old conflict.
Shirin Ebadi: Nobel Peace Prize Winner
A reading and activities on the Iranian human rights activist and her beliefs about Islam, democracy, human rights, and U.S. foreign policy.

A Road Map for Israelis and Palestinians: A Resource Unit
Readings and activities to help students explore the conflicting views, history, and possibilities for peace among Palestinians and Israelis.

Israel, the Palestinians, and the United States
Students examine differing interpretations of the same events; write and interpret history; ask and analyze questions; and consider further inquiry.
Oil: Saudi Arabia, the U.S. & Osama bin Laden
Three lessons on the U.S.'s dependence on oil, its relationship with Saudi Arabia, and the bin Laden connection.
The Current Israeli-Palestinian Conflict



NYT: Unmasking the Middle East



K12 Station Middle East Resources



Xpeditions: Daily Life in the Middle East



Xpeditions: Oil and Water in the Middle East Region



Middle East Outline Map